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Jim Mohlala

Education: Masters Candidate (Media and Communications), Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation (2025), Advanced Diploma in Journalism (2024), Diploma in Journalism (2020-2023)

Experience: Human Interest Writer at Briefly News (2026-present), Social justice reporter at Daily Maverick (2023-2024), Freelance Journalist at Sunday Times/TimesLIVE (2024-2025), Assistant to Office of FID Dean, CPUT (2025)

Awards: Deans Special Award (CPUT) - Excellent Editorial Leadership

Jim Mohlala is a Human Interest writer for Briefly News (joined in 2025). Mohlala holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He started his career working at the Daily Maverick and has written for the Sunday Times and TimesLIVE. Jim has several years of experience covering social justice, crime and community stories. You can reach him at jim.mohlala@briefly.co.za

999 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

Author's articles

"Where are the giants?": SA celebrate as Mzansi dominates rankings of Africa's top universities

"Where are the giants?": SA celebrate as Mzansi dominates rankings of Africa's top universities

Education

a month ago

“At least they’re fully dressed”: Women dancing to Bacardi music at Gauteng funeral divide Mzansi

“At least they’re fully dressed”: Women dancing to Bacardi music at Gauteng funeral divide Mzansi

People

a month ago

“You’re free”: Man celebrates being out of Hantavirus quarantine facility after 6 weeks

“You’re free”: Man celebrates being out of Hantavirus quarantine facility after 6 weeks

People

a month ago

"This is beautiful": TikTok clip of Ndebele cultural display leaves SA divided over modern touches

"This is beautiful": TikTok clip of Ndebele cultural display leaves SA divided over modern touches

People

a month ago

"Eish, yah neh": Woman sends Mzansi into stitches after Gusheshe spinning nearby sends her running

"Eish, yah neh": Woman sends Mzansi into stitches after Gusheshe spinning nearby sends her running

People

a month ago

"You're my inspo": Tyla notices her lookalike on Instagram, calls her the real inspiration

"You're my inspo": Tyla notices her lookalike on Instagram, calls her the real inspiration

People

a month ago

"Driver needs to be promoted": SA reacts after Kruger Park safari hero outruns rhino in reverse

"Driver needs to be promoted": SA reacts after Kruger Park safari hero outruns rhino in reverse

People

a month ago

A Kruger National Park safari driver left South Africa in awe after reversing away from a charging rhino with rangers and tourists on board in a TikTok video.

“Yoh, this Aunty”: SA reacts as Helen Zille gets behind the decks at LSB Fourways in Joburg

“Yoh, this Aunty”: SA reacts as Helen Zille gets behind the decks at LSB Fourways in Joburg

People

a month ago

Helen Zille turned heads at LSB Fourways after jumping behind the DJ decks during an event, sending South Africans into a frenzy on social media.

“Those cars are haunted”: SA reacts as decommissioned SAPS vehicles go on auction in Polokwane

“Those cars are haunted”: SA reacts as decommissioned SAPS vehicles go on auction in Polokwane

South Africa

a month ago

A video showing branded SAPS vehicles at a Polokwane government auction on 20 June 2026 has left South Africans questioning the state of policing in the country.

"Did he lie?": SA reacts after Tsekeleke rants about KFC Mabopane in TikTok video

"Did he lie?": SA reacts after Tsekeleke rants about KFC Mabopane in TikTok video

People

a month ago

Internet sensation Tsekeleke has called out KFC after claiming the chicken he was served was undercooked and still had blood in the meat, leaving Mzansi in agreement

"I need my papers here": Nigerian man's video demanding Home Affairs to verify him leaves SA stunned

"I need my papers here": Nigerian man's video demanding Home Affairs to verify him leaves SA stunned

People

a month ago

A Nigerian man living in Mzansi since 2009 has gone viral after demanding that Home Affairs verify his migration status and issue his documents after 16 years.

Pakistan Association’s ANC voter drive leaves SA fuming ahead of 2026 municipal elections

Pakistan Association’s ANC voter drive leaves SA fuming ahead of 2026 municipal elections

Politics

a month ago

Pakistan Association SA launched a voter registration campaign encouraging naturalised Pakistani South Africans to support the ANC in the municipal elections.

“So many children lost”: SA mourns as Curro bids farewell to Grade 9 learner

“So many children lost”: SA mourns as Curro bids farewell to Grade 9 learner

People

a month ago

Curro Secunda in Mpumalanga shared a tribute to Grade 9 learner Anna Ncobile Mkhabel on 19 June 2026 as South Africans responded with grief and condolences online

"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

People

a month ago

Joburg mayoral candidate Galston Anthony went viral after he switched to Setswana while addressing critics with an English accent, leaving Mzansi amused.

“You’re officially South African”: Mzansi reacts after influencer "Jack Mabaso" gets Hart pot

“You’re officially South African”: Mzansi reacts after influencer "Jack Mabaso" gets Hart pot

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Social media influencer Jack Mabaso went viral after South African fans sent him a Hart pot, with Mzansi declaring him an honorary South African in the comments.

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